10-29-2017, 08:19 AM
Hello NJ990,
Type 1 Bipolar disorder remains one of the most difficult disorder's to diagnose correctly and is often over-diagnosed. Any counselor would literally have to spend a good 50 or more hours with a client to have confidence in that diagnosis. At least, that is my opinion. That is unless there are truly hallmark symptoms present...such as hypersexuality (which is rare, outside of bi-polar disorder), delusions of grandeur,and clear and distinct episodes of mania (like painting the house in the middle of the night). It really takes a talented practitioner who is not in a hurry to fit a client into a box.
Type 1 Bipolar disorder remains one of the most difficult disorder's to diagnose correctly and is often over-diagnosed. Any counselor would literally have to spend a good 50 or more hours with a client to have confidence in that diagnosis. At least, that is my opinion. That is unless there are truly hallmark symptoms present...such as hypersexuality (which is rare, outside of bi-polar disorder), delusions of grandeur,and clear and distinct episodes of mania (like painting the house in the middle of the night). It really takes a talented practitioner who is not in a hurry to fit a client into a box.